JimN your smokin me out! :) Red Stuff around the bolt - RTV that is the gasket sealant I used for the head bolts. I did reuse the bolts but did take the time to clean out the threads with a tap bolt....

Great questions! thanks for your help! I did have the head resurfaced and a new intake valve. Did they check for cracks? mmm I will ask about that. Did not figure out what happened to the first valve...

If you got some time I have an involved question...
My season ended early with our 2001 X-Star. Problem... Bent Intake valve in cylinder #3. Took it to the dealer to figure out the unknown problem at...